A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6800221 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 51553169 epoch_slot_no: 404369 block_no: 6800044 slot_leader_id: 6797872 size: 66417 time: 2022-01-25 14:04:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8614163b74a9b58625e081b935ca0741c811b37a3b3d8d5abc790338c257feBlock Operator
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